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Job title: TA Child Protection in Emergencies Specialist (SGBV), P-3 <\/strong> In the course of 2014 and early 2015, Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad (JAS), more commonly as Boko Haram intensified its attacks on the civilian population in Nigeria, with tactics developing from hit-and-run attacks targeting Government officials, security forces, police stations, detention centers, religious figures and schools, to take-and-hold attacks in which JAS managed to establish and maintain control over large swaths of territory. While in late 2015 and 2016 the Nigerian Armed Forces took back most JAS controlled areas, the fighting caused additional mass displacement, especially in Borno State.<\/p>\n Children have been acutely impacted by the conflict. In particular, sexual violence has been a characteristic of the conflict. It is estimated that 7,000 women and girls have suffered conflict related sexual violence, including following abduction by JAS and forced marriage to their fighters. Many girls and women have become pregnant and given birth as a result of the sexual violence. The girls and women, and their children are facing stigma and, in some cases violence, as they return to their communities following escape or rescue by the Nigerian Armed Forces.<\/p>\n UNICEF is supporting state and non state partners to develop and implement a reintegration programme, to ensure safe supported return for these highly vulnerable girls and women, as well as promote a protective environment in their communities to mitigate against further sexual violence. Specific Project Objectives to Which the Position is Related:<\/p>\n Major Tasks To Be Accomplished<\/strong><\/p>\n Qualifications of Successful Candidate<\/strong> Desirable:<\/p>\n Competencies of Successful Candidate<\/strong> Core Competencies:<\/p>\n Functional Competencies:<\/p>\n Remarks<\/strong><\/p>\n Application Deadline:\u00a0<\/strong>17th August, 2016<\/p>\n How To Apply<\/strong> <\/p>\n Job Title: TA Child Protection in Emergencies Specialist (Psychosocial Support and Community Based Protection), P-3 <\/strong> In the course of 2014 and early 2015, Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad (JAS), more commonly as Boko Haram intensified its attacks on the civilian population in Nigeria, with tactics developing from hit-and-run attacks targeting Government officials, security forces, police stations, detention centers, religious figures and schools, to take-and-hold attacks in which JAS managed to establish and maintain control over large swaths of territory. While in late 2015 and 2016 the Nigerian Armed Forces took back most JAS controlled areas, the fighting caused additional mass displacement, especially in Borno State.<\/p>\n Children have been acutely impacted by the conflict. Over 1.2 million children have been displaced and over a million additional children lived under the control of Boko Haram in 19 out of 65 local government areas, many of which have been inaccessible to the humanitarian community for many months. It is estimated that 2.7 million children require psychosocial support to recover from the impact of the conflict. 20,000 are unaccompanied or separated. Children have been recruited and used by both sides to the conflict. The government estimates that over 8,000 children have been used by JAS in combat and non combat roles. 21 under-18 year old girls were used by JAS as suicide bombers in 2015. Children perceived to have fought for JAS are being rejected by their communities and attacked if they try to return. Over 7,000 women and girls have suffered conflict related sexual violence, including following abduction and forced marriage. Many have become pregnant and given birth as a result of the conflict. The girls and women, and their children are facing stigma and in some case violence as they return to their communities following escape or rescue by the Nigerian Armed Forces.<\/p>\n The conflict has taken an acute psychological toll on children who have experienced and witnessed violence and been displaced by the conflict. With funding from the European Union, the Government of Japan and the Central Emergency Relief Fund, UNICEF has reached over 100,000 children with psychosocial support through a network of community volunteers and after school clubs.<\/p>\n UNICEF has received funding from the ECHO Children in Peace programme to reach 40,000 children with psychosocial support over the coming year, maintaining and expanding this critical intervention in Borno and Yobe States Specific project objectives to which the position is related:<\/p>\n Major Tasks to be Accomplished<\/strong><\/p>\n Qualifications of Successful Candidate<\/strong> Desirable:<\/p>\n Competencies of Successful Candidate<\/strong> Core Competencies:<\/p>\n Functional Competencies:<\/p>\n Remarks<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nJob Number: 498300
\nLocation:<\/strong> Maiduguri, Borno State
\nWork Type: Temporary Appointment
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\nThe United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) Nigeria is seeking the interest of a qualified Child Protection in Emergencies Specialist in the area of SGBV, with a focus on reintegration of girls and women who have been affected by conflict related sexual violence.<\/p>\n
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\nJob Number: 498298
\nLocation:<\/strong> Maiduguri\/Borno Nigeria
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